I believe bringing reality into otr puts a whole new perspective on it... almost like a time machine quality...

Speaking of reality and OTR, I always thought it'd be a cool idea to have a travel site dedicated to OTR. It could showcase actual places around the country that are OTR-related- IE: broadcast venues and what shows originated there, places where performers were from, and any places that exist that were locations in shows. I'd certainly like to visit the actual Pine Ridge AK. I once looked up an actual 79 Wistful Vista Street in Peoria, Illinois.

Last year, my wife and I were eating dinner at an outdoor cafe in Palm Springs California, and I noticed were were right across from the Plaza Theatre. Jack Benny, Bob Hope and others broadcast tons of shows from there back in the day; I remember Don Wilson announcing "From the Plaza Theatre in sunny Palm Springs California... the Jack Benny Show!"

I believe bringing reality into otr puts a whole new perspective on it... almost like a time machine quality...

Speaking of reality and OTR, I always thought it'd be a cool idea to have a travel site dedicated to OTR. It could showcase actual places around the country that are OTR-related- IE: broadcast venues and what shows originated there, places where performers were from, and any places that exist that were locations in shows. I'd certainly like to visit the actual Pine Ridge AK. I once looked up an actual 79 Wistful Vista Street in Peoria, Illinois.

Last year, my wife and I were eating dinner at an outdoor cafe in Palm Springs California, and I noticed were were right across from the Plaza Theatre. Jack Benny, Bob Hope and others broadcast tons of shows from there back in the day; I remember Don Wilson announcing "From the Plaza Theatre in sunny Palm Springs California... the Jack Benny Show!"

Using google earth you could actually show the existing places/army camps... wow great idea!

We'll just have to concentrate on that a bit. It would make a perfect addition to my website - not ttrying to steal your idea zap, only helping/hoping to incorporate for the good of common man._________________http://otrbuffet.blogspot.com

It makes sense that real life was mixed into the shows back then. I mean look at Leno and Carson before him. They did much the same thing with their monologues during which they told jokes that referenced people and places that were current in the news. And as far as OTR Jack Benny isn't alone there either. On one episode of Abbott and Costello a reference is made to how Lou isn't in a funny mood that evening because of a personal tragedy in his family. His young son had just drowned in the families swimming pool.

It makes sense that real life was mixed into the shows back then. I mean look at Leno and Carson before him. They did much the same thing with their monologues during which they told jokes that referenced people and places that were current in the news. And as far as OTR Jack Benny isn't alone there either. On one episode of Abbott and Costello a reference is made to how Lou isn't in a funny mood that evening because of a personal tragedy in his family. His young son had just drowned in the families swimming pool.